— FAQ — Blow-in parachutes

Blow-in parachutes

When is the blow-in parachute used?

The blow-in parachute offers an alternative method to the blow-in shuttle. If the shuttle gets stuck, using a parachute to blow the string into the tube can still be very successful.

What are the properties of the blow-in parachutes for high pressure?

Due to the high working pressure, the parachute is pressed strongly against the inner wall of the pipe and grinds against it during the blowing process.
Our high-pressure parachutes are made of hardwearing textile and specially developed for such loads.
They are long-lasting and resistant, making them ideal for processes with a compressor.

Why do conventional parachutes wear out more quickly when they are used with high-pressure compressors?

Conventional blow-in parachutes deteriorate and rub faster when used with compressors due to the high pressure exerted on the outer wall.

What material are the blowing parachutes for high pressure made of?

High-pressure parachutes are made from durable and hard-wearing fabric. This is also used particularly for the manufacture of motorcycle clothing in order to meet the high requirements and wear and tear.

For which pipe dimensions are blow-in parachutes available for use with a compressor?

We have 4 dimensions of high-pressure parachutes in our standard range, suitable for the following internal pipe diameters:

  • 30 to 60mm
  • 60 to 100mm
  • 100 to 150mm
  • 150 to 200mm
Why should high-pressure parachutes not be used in the low-pressure range?

Since low-pressure blowing devices (EZ50, EZ100, EZ300) are blown in at a much lower and gentler pressure, it is important that the fabric of the blowing screen fits snugly against the inner wall of the pipe and seals it. This allows the air to transfer its energy optimally to the blow-in parachute.
As high-pressure parachutes are made of a much more durable and rigid material, they can only fully deploy at high pressure (compressor), whereas the low-pressure parachute can fully deploy and do its work at low pressure.

Why should low-pressure blowing parachutes not be used in the high-pressure range?

When blowing in with a compressor, pressures of up to 10 bar are generated. At such high pressures, the low-pressure parachute wears out considerably faster due to the friction on the inner wall of the pipe than a high-pressure parachute, which is made of a much more durable material.